Reporting Analyst

Title: Reporting Analyst

Requisition ID: 8286

Work Type: Ongoing Full Time

Fixed Term Period: Not Applicable

Location: Melbourne - CBD

Date Posted: 4 Sept 2025

About Us
We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.

Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and +maintaining Victoria's transport, planning and land services for use by all.

We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.

Investment and Technology leads and manages the investment lifecycle; drives commercial advice & negotiations to facilitate reform; and enables core delivery through Finance, Procurement & Enterprise Technology.

About The Role

• Ongoing and Fixed Term (12 month) opportunities available*

Key Selection Criteria
The ideal candidate will bring strong data literacy skills, with the ability to analyse complex datasets, generate meaningful insights and present findings through clear visualisations and advanced Excel reporting. They will demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving and innovation, with the capacity to improve processes and deliver high-quality outcomes. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence and adapt messaging for different audiences will be essential to succeed in this role.

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Position Accountabilities
The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking a Reporting Analyst to provide high-quality reporting and analysis that supports effective decision-making across the organisation.

In this role, you will be responsible for collecting, collating and analysing data to prepare accurate and timely reports, briefs and correspondence on complex issues impacting programs and organisational outcomes. You will support the development of systems, tools and processes that monitor and evaluate transport performance, investment and project delivery, ensuring insights are reliable and meaningful.

A key part of the role will involve developing and managing reports, spreadsheets and presentations sourced from a wide range of data, ensuring outputs are clear, accurate and aligned with the Department's strategic objectives. You will also contribute to the delivery of business intelligence and reporting insights through robust data and business analysis.

The position requires close collaboration with colleagues across the Department, as well as central and transport agencies, to ensure reporting outputs meet stakeholder needs and expectations. You will also play an active role in supporting team projects and initiatives, contributing to a collaborative and results-driven work environment.

We are looking for a motivated professional with strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail and the ability to translate complex data into clear insights. You will demonstrate experience in data analysis, reporting and business intelligence, with proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, along with the ability to work cooperatively within a team.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape reporting and insights that inform strategic priorities and contribute to improving transport outcomes for the community.

Qualifications And Experience
Desirable

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or a related field.
• Previous experience working with diverse stakeholder groups.

Mandatory

• Experience in a similar role.
• Ability to utilise advanced Excel formulas, pivot tables and generation of data charts is required.

Culture Value
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department's goals.

What We Offer
Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.

For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.

How To Apply
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Applications close at
11.59pm on Saturday, 20th September 2025.
Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we're unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact
Gel Alvarado-Santos - Manager, Investment Reporting and Analysis via gel.alvarado-
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